Philip K. Dick

1928 - 1982

Philip K. Dick (1928–1982) was an American science fiction writer known for his visionary and thought-provoking works. His novels, such as "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" which inspired the film "Blade Runner," explored themes of reality, identity, and the nature of perception, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated following in the science fiction genre.

The problem with introspection is that it has no end.

The Transmigration of Timothy Archer, p.187, 2011

Who has not asked himself at some time or other: am I a monster or is this what it means to be a person?

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, p. 174, 1968

It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.

Valis, p. 29, 1981

Don’t try to solve serious matters in the middle of the night.

What The Dead Men Say", 1964